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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1897
Page
2
The Citizens of Hen Sys are urged two weeks hence to vote for mayor clerk treasurer attorney and four aldermen. The Republican slate features Oscar O White for mayor and Orry Ourerr Frank Osbon for re election, praised as capable economic administrators with strong city interests.
A dated February 24 1897 letter from D M Feary Co Detroit Mich endorses Ferry's Fresh Bulk Garden Seed as true to name hardy northern stock. It notes Powers Henry Ill store carrying large stock and urges customers to buy early for best value and single price policy.
Charles A Camp praised as efficient property owner and public servant for city money. Fred B Potter renominated as incumbent attorney and advisor. Aldermen selections note Duke in Second Ward and Adkinson re election in Third Ward with sidewalk expansions. Voter totals listed for townships and counties.
A reader describes marking a ballot with a straight Republican vote and crosses for two constable candidates on opposite tickets. Attorney General Akin advises counting ballots where voter intention is clear, applying crossouts to show the desired candidates.
An assortment of historic ads and notes mention Ballards Horehound Syrup as a remedy for coughs bronchitis and throat irritation. The piece also references political events like McKinleys inauguration and Pomona Grange formation and notes U S post offices and a Catarrh Cure with a $100 reward offer.
Died notices from Peoria dated April 8 report Patrick Movey age 81 and burial at Henry with mentions of Maree H A Dassah Mguullo mother of Mrs Spencer and grandmother of T L Jones. Local items include Henry McCorn shelled, various weights and farm goods listing, and Butter Eggs Flour prices as part of a community notice.
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